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molly ashline, News

Aycock Auditorium may be getting a new name soon

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 The opinions surrounding the Aycock auditorium may soon become more serious. Aycock Auditorium was named for Governor Charles B. Aycock who served in office from 1901-1905. He earned this monument of legacy by expanding education within the state of North Carolina, but his name faces removal because his views on race. In modern terms, … Continue reading Aycock Auditorium may be getting a new name soon

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NC Student Power Union walks out to protest

By Andrea Picou, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 A series of protests organized by NC Student Power Union took place at UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte and N.C. State. UNC-Greensboro had a walkout at 1 p.m. on Friday, and students converged on the EUC lawn to voice their concerns. Protesters were encouraged to skip class, or ‘walkout’ in protest of the recent direction … Continue reading NC Student Power Union walks out to protest

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emily bruzzo, News

Senatorial candidates Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis state their positions

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 With Election Day just around the corner, North Carolinians are wondering whom they can trust in this brutal senatorial race between the incumbent, Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan, and her adversary, Republican Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives Thom Tillis. In an election that is arguably the most costly in the country, with … Continue reading Senatorial candidates Kay Hagan and Thom Tillis state their positions

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News, Rebecca Harrelson

Stop Mass Incarceration Network protests

Cakalak Thunder band marches while holding up signs in protest of police brutality. (above) By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 29, 2014 Tuesday, October 21 there was a rally encompassing all different kinds, walks of life and stories to be shared. About 40 people came out to the Stop Mass Incarceration , Police Accountability, Community, Safety and Healing Initiative March which was … Continue reading Stop Mass Incarceration Network protests

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NC Candidate Forums

By Michaela Cleveland, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 On Thursday, October 16, UNCG served as host to North Carolina Senate, House of Representatives and United States House of Representatives Candidate Forum. Beginning with an edition of the national anthem from the Spartan Chariots, the forum began with an introduction of the moderator, explanation of the rules, and introduction of the candidates running … Continue reading NC Candidate Forums

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molly ashline, News

Monument Quilt Movement

By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 A college campus is a place that is not new to the problem of sexual assault. Recently, programs like BRAVE, Haven and Sexual Assault Awareness Week have been implemented not only to quell incidents of sexual assault on campus, but also to change the culture of making victims of sexual assault pariahs in many … Continue reading Monument Quilt Movement

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lauren cherry, News

Calls for Honorary Degree nominations

By Lauren Cherry, News Editor Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 Chancellor Linda Brady invites rising seniors to submit nominations for honorary degrees by Monday, November 3. UNC Greensboro awards honorary degrees for the following reasons: “To recognize individuals who demonstrate extraordinary achievement over their entire scholarly or artistic careers or who have performed distinguished public service in their lifetime; To recognize excellence in the … Continue reading Calls for Honorary Degree nominations

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emily bruzzo, News

UNCGreen advocates for $5 student fee sustainability

By Emily Bruzzo, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 Officers from UNCGreen met in the Elliot University Center on Monday to present their Green Fund proposal in front of the UNC Greensboro Student Fee Committee. Gray Williams, UNCGreen Co-Chair, spoke on behalf of the group, opening by saying, “We believe the Green Fund is a way to meet sustainability requirements and goals on … Continue reading UNCGreen advocates for $5 student fee sustainability

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Chancellor announces retirement

By Joseph Abraham, Editor-in-Chief Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 Chancellor Brady sent out a campus wide e-mail at 9:48 a.m. which stated that she would retire on July 31, 2015. In the statement Chancellor Brady stated that the reason for the early announcement was to help in the transition process. “I am announcing my plans at this time to provide a search committee sufficient … Continue reading Chancellor announces retirement

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News, Rebecca Harrelson

Greensboro police talk with community

By Rebecca Harrelson, Staff Writer Published in print Oct. 22, 2014 Last Thursday evening, two meetings took place on the topic of police-community relations. One was in the Multicultural Affairs Office between members of the UNC-Greensboro community and Campus Police and the other was held at Genesis Baptist Church among members of the Greensboro community to discuss police accountability. At the church, about forty community … Continue reading Greensboro police talk with community

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